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Sound Of The Kootenays

Al Woodman

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Frequency: 1 episode/67d. Total Eps: 10

The Kootenays is a diverse region in the South East corner of British Columbia, Canada. Dense forests, rich farmland, high mountain peaks, and fresh clean rivers and lakes surround people from all walks of life who live, work and play here. Some of them also make a lot of really great music! This show is dedicated to the musicians and people who work alongside them to create a music scene that is as diverse and unique as the region they call home. This is the Sound Of The Kootenays!

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🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
25/02/2026
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Ep. 10 - The Hillties - Craig Beauchamp & Sam Matthews

Episode 10

Friday, April 10, 2020 • Duration 01:30:31

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 10

The Hillties (Craig Beauchamp & Sam Matthews)

The Hillties are a 6 piece funk/rock/reggae/jam band from Nelson BC. They are about to release their new album titled Sunshine on April 20. To celebrate the release of the album there was a tour booked across British Columbia and Alberta, but in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the tour has been cancelled.
I spoke with Craig Beauchamp (Ukulele) and Sam Matthews (Guitar) in February as plans for the tour were being confirmed and final preparations were being made for the albums release.
We also caught up for a follow up conversation after many of he tour dates were cancelled to chat about the new strategy for releasing the album and what the future looks like,

For more information check out:
www.thehillties.com
And the Hillties social media:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter

Track Listing (in order of appearance)

(Intro) - Deep Valley - Groove #?? 9.6.12

On and On (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Intro (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Smoke - Hawksley Workman cover (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)
Hocus Pocus - (The Hillties - Sunshine, 2020)

This episode is sponsored in part by Sincerity Sound Studios in the beautiful Slocan Valley.

Total Running Time: 1:30:31

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Ep. 7 - Cam Penner - Opens up about every stage of his 20+ year career.

Episode 7

Saturday, June 29, 2019 • Duration 01:41:45

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 7

Cam Penner

Cam has been polishing and realizing his musical identity for well over 20 years. In this feature interview, he shares a full career perspective with stories about his roots growing up in Manitoba, discovering and cultivating a talent for music, building and managing his band The Gravel Road for over 10 years in Alberta and eventually finding his way to a new life and a new sound here in the Kootenays. We also talk about the songwriting/recording process, performing/touring, collaboration, and sound career advice. He even breaks out a guitar for an exclusive live performance.

Cam and his musical partner Jon Wood have recently wrapped up a tour stunning audiences in Alberta and BC and then bringing it back home(ish) at this year's Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir BC. His new album At Was With Reason including the newly released vinyl edition is available now. For more news and information about upcoming performances and tours you can visit Cam at:
www.campenner.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro/Outro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)

Cam Penner tunes / album
Gather Round / At War With Reason
When I Die / Get Up
No Stars In The City / Felt Like A Sunday Night
Downtown / Felt Like A Sunday Night
No Consequence / To Build A Fire
Right Here, Right There, Like That - At War With Reason
It's A Constant / At War With Reason
Broke Down / Sex & Politics
Flesh & Bone / Gypsy Summer (live SOTK exclusive)

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Total Running Time: 1:41:45

Ep. 6 Craig Korth (Part 1)- Have banjo, will jam! Stories from one of Canada's premiere bluegrass musicians.

Episode 6

Monday, March 4, 2019 • Duration 01:46:21

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 6

Feature Interview: Craig Korth

Craig is one of Canada's premiere bluegrass musicians who brings an energy and flair and quick wit to every project he touches. From his roots in Alberta where he founded critically acclaimed bluegrass bands Jerusalem Ridge and Widow Maker, to settling down to raise his family in Nelson BC, we chat about so many facets of his musical life, we need 2 parts to fit it all in! craigkorth.com

Preview of the 2019 Kootenay Music Awards

The 7th Annual Kootenay Music Awards are coming up on March 23. In the lead up to the big event, we'll check out some of the past winners and preview the upcoming awards ceremony at the Spirit Bar in Nelson. kootenaymusicawards.ca

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) - Deep Valley - The Big 48 (unreleased)

Charlie P.S. - Little Miss Dysfunctional (Instagram) (Facebook)

Moontricks - Wood For The Trees

Dawson Rutledge - Thief of a LoverBarry & Al - BA Mix (unreleased)Craig Korth - - Raisins - "Duelling Banjo's Medley" - Silver and Gold, Diamonds and PearlsCraig Korth - / / - Poor You - Movin On ()Al Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)

Ep. 5 Ferdy Belland - How persistence and professionalism lead to many layers of success

Episode 5

Thursday, January 17, 2019 • Duration 01:35:16

Sound of the Kootenays Episode 5
*Explicit Content = Language

Feature Interview - Ferdy Belland

Ferdy is a Cranbrook based bass player and journalist who has recently been tapped to join Canadian rock icon Bif Naked's band. They have already toured across Canada once and are gearing up for multiple gigs at sea aboard the Trailer Park Boys Cruise in March. Ferdy also brings his bass to the fore in other Kootenay based bands such as Phaeton and Garuda. He tells many tales of his experiences in the music scene over the past 30+ years.
Bif Naked
Garuda
Phaeton

Giveaways!!

Enter to win a 2 CD package from Heather Gemmel.
Email soundofthekootenays@gmail.com with "Free CD's" in the subject line, and share your favourite Kootenay live music venue and who you last saw there for your chance to win! 3 draws will be made from all available entries on February 11 2019. Winners will be notified by email reply, and announced on the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page.

Enter to win 1 ticket to see Shakey Graves at Nelson's Capitol Theatre March 22. Presented by On The Road Productions and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival.
Listen to this episode to hear what you need to do to enter, then email your answer to soundofthekootenays@gmail.com for your chance to win! Draw will take place on February 28 2019. For more chances to win, visit the Sound of the Kootenays Facebook page!

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) Deep Valley - The Big 48

Heather Gemmel - Slow Down
Al Woodman & Barry Jones - BA ElectroAl Woodman - UC GrooveTotal running time 1:35:16

Ep. 4 Allison Girvan - Conductor, Educator, Singer... & much more

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, November 19, 2018 • Duration 01:56:00

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 4

Feature Interview: Allison Girvan

Allison is a Nelson based choral conductor, music and theatre educator and versatile vocalist. She has been featured on albums and in concerts with Canadian Tenor John McDermott and released 2 solo recordings in collaboration with her husband, composer Don Macdonald. She shares her musical story from the earliest days playing the clarinet, through over 2 decades of theatrical musical direction and up until the present where she is the director of numerous Nelson youth choirs and still stunning audiences with her own vocal performances. www.allisongirvan.com

Tyler James

Tyler is a member of the Corazon Choir under Allison Girvan and in recent years has been following in the footsteps of his conductor and is finding a path for himself in choral direction and musical theatre. Oh, yes... and there's a punk band in there too!

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

Cam Penner - Over & Over

Mooves - 12 Grains of Pleasure

Al Woodman - The Rider and The Ride (unreleased)

Allison Girvan - Lagan Love, Youkali, Un Canadien Errant (also clips from Corazon and Fireworks choirs)

Al Woodman - Keyed Mind (unreleased)

Tyler James - [YouTube clips] I Get Lonesome (Beck cover)

St. Mtn. - Living Legend

2017 Pantomime Trio - Jazzy Tiger (unreleased)

Deep Valley - Happy Yo (live @ The Royal 8.26.2012)

JJNSA (Yes we'll find a better name soon) - Bossy Dorsa (probably find a better name for the song too)

Ep. 3 Justin Hines - Canadian singer/songwriter settles down in the Kootenay/Boundary

Episode 3

Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Duration 01:40:41

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 3

Feature Interview: Justin Hines

Justin has released 4 full length albums in his 10 year career and toured around the world. When the time came for him to take a break from music, he and his wife settled in Grand Forks BC and opened a board game cafe. Check out his fascinating story and hear music from each of his albums. Check out Justin's Facebook Page for more!

New Release Feature: Holly Hyatt

Holly has just released a new single called River Flows in advance of her solo debut album due out in May 2019. She dropped by my humble cabin in the valley to chat about the song, the recording and was joined by her father and musical partner Jon Burden to perform 2 exclusive acoustic tracks live! www.hollyhyatt.com

*More information including Photos, Videos, and Links to artist websites and music available at www.AlWoodman.com

Track listing (In order of appearance):

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

Sarah Orton - Driftin'

The Hillties - 17th Ave

Holly Hyatt - River Flows, (With You Now*, Back To The River*)
* Live acoustic versions

Al Woodman - Funk Jam Emam (unreleased)

Justin Hines - Wish You Well, Say What You Will, Maybe When The Morning Comes, Come Around

Jason Job - Some Love

Al Woodman - UC Groove (unreleased)

Total Running Time: 1:40:42

Ep. 2 Jesse Lee - Multi instrumentalist and composer from Nelson BC

Episode 2

Sunday, September 16, 2018 • Duration 01:23:47

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 2

Feature Interview: Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee is one of Nelson’s busiest musicians playing bass for numerous acts as well as playing solo guitar shows and keeping dance floors grooving as vinyl DJ Rafferty Funksmith. Jesse tells the story of how he connected with such prominent acts as Brian Rosen and the What Now, Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long, and what it was like to be named the 2015 Kootenay Musician of the Year. Jesse Lee - Bandcamp

Sponsor Feature: Sincerity Sound

Barry Jones - Owner, Chief Engineer and Producer gives an update on the progress of his project with an artist who he is currently working with - Geo, and he shares a rare glimpse of some of the music that they’re making. He also discusses other creative projects that are going to be happening in and around the studio in the coming weeks and months. Sincerity Sound

Music (in order of appearance)

*Links to artist websites and music available at AlWoodman.com

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

How We Fly - Justin Hines

Moon Pocket - Diemm

B&A Analog Groove - Barry Jones & Al Woodman

Barely Awake, Ava’s Song - Geo. (audio samples)

How To Be A Person - Shane Koyczan & the Short Story Long

Choose Your Choice - Brian Rosen & the What Now

Who Invited The Nerds - Jesse Lee

Elevator Chase - LINT - Live at The Firehall, Rossland BC Feb. 2015

Ep. 1 Paul Hinrichs - Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, On The Road Productions

Episode 1

Monday, August 13, 2018 • Duration 01:37:19

Sound of the Kootenays - Episode 1

Feature Interview: Paul Hinrichs

Paul shares the story of his journey in the music industry, from being a young dedicated live music fan following touring bands like Dave Matthews Band and Phish through to his most recent position as the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival’s Executive and Artistic Director. Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

Sponsor Feature: Introducing Sincerity Sound

Owner and Chief Engineer/Producer Barry Jones gives an introduction to Sincerity Sound - a new audio recording studio located in the Slocan Valley. Sincerity Sound

Music (in order of appearance)

*Links to artist websites and music available at Al Woodman.com

(Intro) - JJNA 5.21.18 T7b (Brand new Kootenay band! Details coming soon!)

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - Deep Down Yonder

"Sincerity Song" - Barry Jones

Jupiter - Shred Kelly

Possum (intro) - Phish - recorded live July 26 2013 @ the Gorge Amphitheater

Sky - John Corrie Van Breugel

Way Down Here (harmonica solo) - Al Woodman

Archipelago - Shred Kelly

Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top) - Melody Diachun - from the new album Get Back To The Groove (Way Down Here outro)

That’s What Delete Is For - Melody Diachun - from the new album Get Back To The Groove

Total Running Time: 1:37:19

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